Physical Therapist

Athletico Physical Therapy • Carbondale, IL

1d • $78,800 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At Athletico, the Physical Therapist’s role is to evaluate, design and implement a patient’s plan of care. Each Plan of Care is created to increase, maintain or restore function, minimize or prevent disability, and assist patients in reaching their maximum performance levels. Athletico clinicians are supported by Generative AI Documentation Scribe - purpose-built AI technology that automatically generates compliant clinical documentation in real time, so you can stay fully present with your patients and deliver the meaningful, undivided care they deserve.

Requirements

• Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program
• Current Professional licensure as a Physical Therapist
• Current CPR Certification
• Ability to read, write/type and speak English proficiently

Nice To Haves

• Energetic and a team player
• Ability to demonstrate compassion toward patients
• Service-oriented

Responsibilities

• Providing interpretation of prescriptions, performing an initial evaluation, and establishing a treatment plan with functional and/or work related goals
• Appropriately progressing the treatment and goals
• Periodic and timely written communication to physicians
• Appropriate discharge management and patient follow‐up
• Supervision of rehabilitation aides and administrative staff as needed
• Supervision of PTAs when applicable per the appropriate state practice act
• Documentation: All PT’s are responsible for documenting all treatment and completing all written communications in a timely manner, including but not limited to, initial evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries, daily S.O.A.P. notes, functional status reports, functional capacity evaluations and insurance/plan of care forms as necessary
• Establishing and developing professional relationships with Athletico’s referral sources including, but not limited to, physicians, PAs, ARNPs, chiros, case managers, etc.
• Hosting a booth at a health related fair
• Presenting an in‐service on orthopedic injuries or prevention
• Providing coverage to special events such as sport camps, races, tournaments & lectures
• Performing complimentary screenings to the public with appropriate referrals as necessary
• Physician office visits – inform physicians of our services, locations, quality patient care and philosophy to be the best provider
• Accompanying patients to their physician visits (patient visits)
• Interoffice communication and follow up
• Education: Staff in‐services, community in‐services, attendance at continuing education courses, and follow‐up summary of all continuing education courses to staff members
• Maintain state license
• Complete all compliance standards as requested

Benefits

• Generative AI Documentation Scribe
• Yearly Continuing Education Allowance
• Access to MedBridge and Athletico University
• Additional 5 days of PTO dedicated towards your Continuing Education
• Strategic Mentorship programs
• Leadership programs
• Incentives based on quality care and patient outcomes rather than visits per week
• Residency Programs (Athletico will reimburse 100% of curriculum costs!)
• Pre-Tax Transit & Parking
• Retirement 401(k) (for 21+) w/ Per-Pay Company Match
• SoFi Financial Wellness Tools & Loan Resources
• KinderCare Discount
• HUSK Fitness Resources & Gym Discounts
• Home, Auto, and Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees